"Don’t look so worried! You should take the boss’s remarks with a ___ of salt"

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

 There are substantial differences between the two groups.

I can’t stand _____________ to pop music     

I’m not all that interested in politics and _______ affairs.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

It was a very wonderful opportunity for us to catch.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

As children we were very close, but as we grew up we just drifted apart.

Peter: “It’s very kind of you to help”

Mike:“__________________”

Choose the best answer

The company has been successful in __________ new technology to the full.

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If I were in charge, I ________ things differently.

The players' protests ________ no difference to the referee's decision at all

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

Finished (A) her household chores (B), Mary decided to do (C) some shopping(D).

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

There is estimated that the Orion nebula contains enough matter to form 10,000 stars.

George: “ Feed the cat”

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I’m not good ___ Math.

Researchers in communication show that more feelings and intentions are (1) _______ and received nonverbally than verbally. Mehrabian and Wienerfollowing have stated that only 7%(2) _______ message is sent through words, with remaining 93% sent nonverbal (3)_______. Humans use nonverbal communication because: Words have limitations: There are (4)_______ areas where nonverbal communication is more (5)_______ than verbal, especially when we explain the shape, directions, personalities which are expressed nonverbally. Nonverbal signal are powerful: Nonverbal cues primarily express inner (6)_______ while verbal messages deal basically with outside world. [primarily: mainly] Nonverbal message are likely (7)_______ more genuine: because nonverbal behaviors cannot be controlled as easily as spoken words. Nonverbal signals can express feelings inappropriate to state: Social etiquette limits (8)_______ can be said, but nonverbal cues can communicate thoughts. A separate communication channel is necessary to (9)_______ send complex messages: A speaker can add enormously to the complexity of the verbal message through simple nonverbal (10)_______.
(8)________________

As well as doing some mountain climbing and other outdoor pursuits along the way, Nigel hopes to ______ on to the people he meets the environmental message that lies behind the whole idea.

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. "Some cities in Africa are unable to provide adequate water supply ________ most of the water is lost in pipe leakages."

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the undelined part that needs correction in each of the following questions:

It is complicated because pollution is caused by things when benefit people.

Edith Harlow has kindly agreed ___________.You should ask him.

Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the word(s) OPPOSITE in meaning to the underlined word(s) in each of the following questions:

Nancy concurred, with her boss about the new direction the company was taking.

I hope this headache will___________________ soon.